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Hamlet (2000)

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Reviews Counted: 6 Fresh: 5  Rotten:1 Average Rating: 7.9/10

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Runtime: 2 hrs 59 mins

Theatrical Release: Aug 17, 2001 Limited

Synopsis: The classic Shakespeare tale is told by co-directors Eric Simonson and Campbell Scott (BIG NIGHT, SINGLES) who also stars in the title role in this made-for-television version. Eternal themes of youth, power, greed and deceit play up in this story of a confused and unsure Danish Prince who is... The classic Shakespeare tale is told by co-directors Eric Simonson and Campbell Scott (BIG NIGHT, SINGLES) who also stars in the title role in this made-for-television version. Eternal themes of youth, power, greed and deceit play up in this story of a confused and unsure Danish Prince who is surprised one night by the ghost of his recently deceased father. Hamlet is surprised by his father's revelation that Hamlet's uncle Polonius killed his own brother for power and money. Hamlet then must realize a plan that will uncover his uncle's guilt and revenge his father's murder. Also starring Blair Brown, Sam Robards and Roscoe Lee Browne. [More]

Genre: Dramas

Starring: Campbell Scott, Jamey Sheridan, Blair Brown, Roscoe Lee Browne, Lisa Gay Hamilton

Director: Eric Simonson, Campbell Scott
Story: William Shakespeare
Producer: Jonathan Filley

DVD Info

Release:

Dec 18, 2001

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case - Sensormatic
  • Full Frame - 1.33

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital Stereo - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Behind the Scenes Footage

Interactive Features:

  • Interactive Menus
  • Scene Access

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10/17/02
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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This version of the tale is far from being the first, last, best or worst. Shakespeare junkies should make their own decisions about pursuing this take, heeding advice from the man himself, 'to thine own self be true.'

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04/12/02
Janet Branagan
Apollo Guide
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3.5/4

Intelligent, well-acted, all-American version of the Shakespeare tragedy.

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Jonathan Foreman
New York Post
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This is one of the best Shakespeare adaptations ever filmed.

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08/20/01
Rachel Gordon
Filmcritic.com
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4/5

Although the movies haven't lacked for Hamlets recently, Ethan Hawke and Kenneth Branagh being the latest stars to have weighed in, Mr. Scott's is something that must be seen.

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08/17/01
Stephen Holden
New York Times
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